Alternatives
Best PlanetScale Alternatives in 2026
The best alternative to PlanetScale is Supabase (scored 8.2/10 vs PlanetScale's 7/10) because it scores higher on Value and Transparency. We compared 2 alternatives across value, ease-of-use, power, and pricing transparency.
The best PlanetScale alternative in 2026 is Supabase because it scores 8.2/10 vs PlanetScale's 7/10, with higher marks in Value and Transparency. We evaluated 2 alternatives on value, ease-of-use, power, and pricing transparency.
Why People Switch from PlanetScale
No free tierMySQL only (though Postgres now available)Just a database, not full backend
Comparing against
PlanetScale
The world's most advanced serverless MySQL platform
7
/ 10
#1
Supabase
Best Open Source BaaSTop AlternativeThe open source Firebase alternative
8.2
/ 10
Value
9
Ease
7
Power
9
Better than PlanetScale: Value (9 vs 6), Transparency (9 vs 7)
Free tier availableBest for: Developers wanting an open-source Firebase alternative with SQL